Mon village and the floating rafts

Worth a wander through

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This friendly village, known by locals as Fang Mon, is located at the far side of the wooden bridge and can be visited in conjunction with a visit to Wat Wang Wiwaekaram (or Wat Mon). Spread out across the far bank of the lake, the village has been formed by Mon refugees fleeing oppression in Burma. These people have now become a vital part of the Sangkhlaburi community. There's not much happening here, but you'll likely receive welcoming smiles (and a few stares) as you wander through the dirt roads. Behind the village on the way to the wat you'll pass a small market selling goods mainly for the local residents -- though keep an eye out for some Burmese products. While the hairbrushes and chequered sarongs likely won't hold much interest for tourists, they're worth checking out for the bizarrely dated Burmese models on the package. If you plan on buying anything, you will get a larger choice at the Burmese souvenir market near Wat Wiwaekaram. The most direct way to visit the village is via the wooden bridge or by boat.

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